Express Entry draw #435
Provincial Nominee Program round held on August 17, 2026.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #435 was a Provincial Nominee Program round held on August 17, 2026. IRCC issued 442 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 760, 8 points lower than the previous PNP draw (#431).
CRS cut-off
760
-8 vs previous PNP draw (#431)
Invitations
442
Draw type
PNP
| Round | #435 |
|---|---|
| Date | August 17, 2026 |
| Round type | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 442 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 760 |
| Tie-breaking rule | August 07, 2026 at 18:01:56 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 760, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before August 07, 2026 at 18:01:56 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of August 16, 2026. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 439 | |
| 501-600 | 18,657 | |
| 451-500 | 73,554 | |
| 491-500 | 12,915 | |
| 481-490 | 13,066 | |
| 471-480 | 16,626 | |
| 461-470 | 16,133 | |
| 451-460 | 14,814 | |
| 401-450 | 60,631 | |
| 441-450 | 13,555 | |
| 431-440 | 13,229 | |
| 421-430 | 11,890 | |
| 411-420 | 11,269 | |
| 401-410 | 10,688 | |
| 351-400 | 48,600 | |
| 301-350 | 17,269 | |
| 0-300 | 7,709 | |
| Total | 226,859 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 760 was the 12th lowest of 21 PNP draws in 2026 (average 754).
- Compared with the previous PNP draw (#431, August 4, 2026): cut-off -8, invitations 507 → 442.
- Between the pool snapshots of August 3, 2026 and August 16, 2026, the pool changed by -2,241 profiles overall and -1,109 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #437 French (382), #436 CEC (523).
Previous PNP draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #431 | August 4, 2026 | 507 | 768 |
| #427 | July 20, 2026 | 511 | 744 |
| #423 | July 6, 2026 | 534 | 708 |
| #419 | June 22, 2026 | 955 | 730 |
| #416 | May 25, 2026 | 334 | 805 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #435?+
760. IRCC invited 442 candidates in this Provincial Nominee Program round on August 17, 2026; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 760.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #435?+
August 07, 2026 at 18:01:56 UTC. Candidates with exactly 760 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #435?+
Only candidates eligible for the PNP round type. Rounds open only to candidates who hold a provincial or territorial nomination, which adds 600 CRS points — which is why cut-offs are usually above 600.
Check your CRS score to see how you compare with this round.
Source: IRCC rounds of invitations.